Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool 6LA6300xY Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
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Read all instructions before
give off vapors that can create a
using the washer. FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
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NEVER wash items cleaned,
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If hot water has not been used
washed, soaked in or spotted with recently (usually 2 weeks or
wax, paint, gasoline, or in flamma- longer), hydrogen gases may build
ble fluids in the washer. The fumes
up in the water heater and the hot
can create a FIRE HAZARD or water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
launder and air dry fabrics contain- damage, before using your washer,
ing these materials. turn on all hot water faucets and
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NEVER allow children to operate,
allow water to run for several
play with, or crawl inside the
minutes. This will allow gases to
washer. Close supervision of
escape. DO NOT smoke or use
children is necessary when the
any open flame near the faucet
washer is used near children.
while it is open.
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When discarding an old washer,
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You are responsible for making
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
sure that your washer:
accidental entrapment.
- is installed, repaired, and has
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DO NOT reach into the washer
parts replaced by a qualified
basket while it is filling with water,
person.
while agitator is moving or while
- is properly installed and leveled
basket is spinning. If the lid is
on a floor that can support the
opened while the basket is spin-
weight.+
ning, the basket will automatically
- is connected to the correct
stop in a few seconds.
3-prong outlet, electric supply,
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
water supply and drain.+
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NEVER use or store flammable
- is properly grounded.+
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
- is properly maintained.+
kerosene) in or near your washer.
- is protected from the weather
DO NOT add flammable fluids to
and kept where the temperature
the wash water. These substances
will not fall below freezing.
See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can't reach them
- in a locked cabinet if possible.
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ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry
aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
formed if chlorine bleach IS used in
.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to servtce
the washer.
. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
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You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:
-is used only for jobs normally ex-
the
same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.
petted of home automatic washers.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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